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If you're missing what should've been your appointment at the hair salon while practicing social distancing, there's no need to ignore those split ends. Just give yourself a DIY haircut and cut your own hair!

But before you whip out those craft scissors (please, don't!) or scour YouTube for a "how to cut your own hair" video, try some of this advice from professionals who know best.

So, how to know when it's time for an at-home snip? If you have straight hair, Wright says a good sign is if you wake up and your hair feels "straw-like, dry and (with) flyaways." If you have curlier locks and they feel "fuzzy or frizzy," then you'll know it's time.

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Start with a clean slate. It may seem simple for those who hit the salon regularly, but Wright says to always start with a freshly washed head of hair. When hair is "clean and hydrated," it's actually easier to cut. If you have really fine hair, it can be cut either dry or damp.

Know your hair type. "If you have curly or textured hair, it's key that your tresses are moisturized when you're cutting them," Wright told TODAY Style. Textured hair is best cut after it's blow dried or air dried so it's cut at its actual length.